Aviation
ATLAS AIR EXTENDS LONG-TERM DEAL WITH SF GROUP FOR CHINA-US SERVICE
January 20, 2022

Atlas Air, Inc. has announced the extension of a long-term aircraft transportation services agreement with Chinese express service provider, SF Group.

 

Atlas Air said it will operate a Boeing 747-400 freighter for SF Group between China and the United States.

 

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"We are very pleased to extend our strong partnership with SF," said John W. Dietrich, president and chief executive officer of Atlas Air Worldwide.

 

"SF is a key player in the growing express and e-commerce markets, and we look forward to supporting their rapid global expansion. We value the opportunity to continue providing the superior, reliable service that SF and its customers expect of Atlas."

 

The agreement has been in place since 2018, Atlas said, noting that thge extension will enhance the operating capability of SF and extends its fast-growing global network.

 

SF, based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, is one of the world's largest express providers and one of China’s leading couriers.

 

"Our partnership with Atlas Air supports our network between China and the US to further integrate our high-quality transport capacity resources to shorten delivery times," an SF representative said.